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Observer
Name
Matt A
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I only saw it for a few seconds as I was driving on interstate 35 north in west Des Moines. It looked like a firework that was streaking across the sky and dying off.
Location
Address
West Des Moines, IA
Latitude
41° 35' 0.38'' N (41.583439°)
Longitude
93° 46' 39.33'' W (-93.777593°)
Elevation
295.081329m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:40 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
354.48°
First azimuth
43.42°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
1.09°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
